After years of declining membership and financial difficulties, the Lutheran Church of the Cross in Winnipeg’s West End held its final service in late-June. With the closing, the decision was made to gift the church building to a nearby non-profit organization, Arms of the Cross, which was initiated through the church in the late 1970s.
Rev. Trish Schmermund elected as new Synod Bishop for Alberta and the Territories
Delegates to the Synod of Alberta and the Territories Assembly have elected Rev. Trish Schmermund to serve as their next bishop.
Rev. Carla Blakley to serve as next Bishop of the Eastern Synod
Delegates to the Eastern Synod Assembly have elected Rev. Carla Blakley to serve as their next bishop.
Rev. Dr. Ali Tote elected Saskatchewan Synod Bishop
Delegates to the Saskatchewan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada have elected Rev. Dr Ali Tote to serve as their next bishop.
MNO Synod Bishop Jason Zinko re-elected
Delegates to the MNO Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada have re-elected Rev. Jason Zinko as Synod Bishop on the first ballot.
Zinko received 59 votes out of a possible 76. A total of 57 votes were required for election.
